Annual Fund

The Annual Fund is the catch-all term, encompassing all fundraising efforts including online solicitation, direct mail asks, email appeals, and more. It does not include funds raised at special events or capital campaign funds.

O’Dwyer’s annual fund helps cover our everyday expenses. Since our fundraising efforts (like grants) are usually intended for specific purposes, our annual fund allows us to have unrestricted funds that go toward general operations of the Retreat House.

We use a variety of solicitation methods to raise money for our annual fund including direct mail letters, emails, face-to-face asks, and web-based appeals.

Annual gifts and one time donations can be made by check, payable to Msgr. O'Dwyer Retreat House and mailed to the attention of the Office of Development, 15523 York Road, Sparks, MD 21152.

On-line donations can be made by clicking here.